Peak cherry blossom season is scheduled to hit later this month, but locals don’t need to go to D.C. to see them.
Visit Alexandria compiled a list of several events planned this month around Alexandria celebrating both cherry blossoms themselves and some of the cultural context around the beautiful pink trees.
(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) A man was arrested this morning after a fight at the Covanta Waste-to-Energy Facility that resulted in a handgun allegedly brandished and man getting pepper-sprayed.
The incident occurred at around 8:15 a.m., according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches. An employee of the facility at 53001 Eisenhower Avenue reported to APD that trash truck drivers were arguing with each other, and that one sprayed the victim with pepper spray and that another suspect brandished a handgun.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.
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The Del Ray House and Garden Tour is returning this May for the first time since the Covid pandemic hit.
The tour returns on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers visitors an inside look at everything from lavish homes to accessory dwelling units.
Handsome, friendly and fun?
Meet Jason, a 2-year-old pup who is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and ready to find his special someone!
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
Mediterranean restaurant La’Baik should open in the next several weeks in the former Rubia’s Tacos at 2309 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, its owner tells ALXnow.
Rubia’s, which was previously Stomping Ground for eight years, closed in January, and new restaurant owner Mohammad Abdel-Hay is keeping the interior and equipment and tables and chairs as-is, only changing the menu, staff and signage.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said an incident last Friday where a child brought a gun to school was a complete accident.
In a release, APD said the child grabbed the wrong backpack and the one they grabbed contained a family member’s legally owned firearm.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: Rain is likely before noon with patchy fog clearing by 10am, giving way to a mostly sunny day with a high near 59. North winds at 6 to 9 mph will shift west in the afternoon, while the chance of precipitation remains at 70%. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and quarter of an inch. For Tuesday night, there is a slight chance of rain after 4am, coupled with increasing clouds and a low of 49. A light south wind will accompany a 20% chance of precipitation.
An interactive session at South by Southwest this year will reflect on the “links to today’s book bans” and past efforts to keep libraries segregated in Alexandria.
In 1939, a young Black man walked into the Barrett Branch Library and requested a library card, when he was refused, he picked up a book, took a seat, and started to read. The process was repeated until five black men sat in silence in the library reading books.
Didn’t get enough Irish cultural celebration at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend? A group of musicians are celebrating Irish folk music at a concert in Alexandria this weekend.
The Irish Breakfast Band — a group consisting of around 15 musicians with a variety of fiddles, flutes, hammered dulcimers and more — is playing at the Lyceum (201 S. Washington Street) this Saturday (March 9) from 7-8:30 p.m.
